Penguins fend off elimination again with a 3-2 Game 5 win over Flyers to send series back to Philly

The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in Game 5 of their first-round NHL playoff series on Monday, April 28, 2026, with goals from Connor Dewar, Kris Letang, and Elmer Soderblom. Sidney Crosby contributed two assists despite taking a shot to his left knee. The Penguins have now cut the Flyers' series lead to 3-2, with Game 6 scheduled for Wednesday in Philadelphia.